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Islam Versus Secularism - PPSX
Islam Versus Secularism - PPSX
Introduction
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Islam
Secularism
Religion is the personal matter of everyone and not a socially shared notion.
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Law Maker
In Islam
God is law maker Divine law (Islamic Sharia) is the commandment for worldly matters
It is not for a believing man or a believing woman, when Allah and His Messenger have decided a matter, that they should [thereafter] have any choice about their affair. And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger has certainly strayed into clear error. (Surah Ahzab: Ayat 36)
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Law Maker
In Secularism
By the people for the people Worldly matters are decided through
Personal wishes Individual and group understanding Consensus of people
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Personal-Life Choices
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Limits of:
Halal Haram Makrooh Recommended Permissible
Decisions regarding profession, education, marriage, business, eating, socializing, making friends etc. should be guided by Islamic law
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Political Ideologies
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Political Ideologies
Islamic Muslim
Believe in Allah
Implement divine rules
Secular Muslim
Believe in Allah
Rules are set by people as they need, like, understand and judge
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Political Ideologies
Islamic Muslim
Allah is all powerful and authoritative and no ONE is equal to Him
He laid down rules Halal and Haram are decided by Allah
Secular Muslim
There is no ONE who can equate Allah But MANY (people) together can decide what is permissible and what is not
Hijab, Salah and Mosques are Islamic identity as long as people approve Wine, Adultery, Homosexuality is Haram as long as people dis-approve them
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